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Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following methods will effectively and quickly sober up a person who has been drinking?

    Answer: None of the above — only time reduces blood alcohol

    Coffee, food, exercise and cold showers do not speed up the elimination of alcohol; only time and the liver's natural metabolism reduce BAC.

  2. The use of cannabis (dagga/marijuana) and driving in South Africa is:

    Answer: Illegal and an offence under the National Road Traffic Act

    Driving under the influence of any illegal drug, including cannabis, is an offence under the National Road Traffic Act regardless of medical status.

  3. How does fatigue affect a driver's reaction time?

    Answer: It significantly slows reaction time, similar to alcohol impairment

    Research shows that driving after 17–18 hours without sleep produces impairment similar to a BAC of 0.05g/100ml.

  4. A passenger in your vehicle notices you are showing signs of fatigue. What is the most appropriate action?

    Answer: Stop, rest, then allow the passenger to drive if licensed

    The safest course is to stop at a safe location first, rest briefly, and then allow a licensed and alert passenger to drive.

  5. Which of the following statements about the legal blood alcohol limit is CORRECT?

    Answer: Any amount of alcohol can impair driving ability, even below the legal limit

    Even small amounts of alcohol below the legal limit can impair judgement and reaction time; the legal limit is a legal threshold, not a safety guarantee.

  6. What should a driver do to prevent fatigue on a long journey?

    Answer: Plan rest stops every 2 hours or 200 kilometres

    Experts recommend stopping for a break every two hours or 200 kilometres to prevent fatigue from building to a dangerous level.

  7. If you are stopped at a roadblock and refuse to take a breathalyser test, what are the consequences in South Africa?

    Answer: Refusal is an offence and you may be arrested and required to submit to a blood test

    Under the National Road Traffic Act, refusing to submit to a breathalyser test is itself an offence, and the officer may arrest you and require a blood test.